Vaccine safety experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) are meeting on Tuesday to review the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab, after several European countries halted their roll-outs. About 17 million people in…
Ireland: The Irish suspend AstraZeneca
Health officials in Northern Ireland will continue to use the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine after its suspension in the Republic of Ireland. The country’s National Immunisation Advisory Committee (NIAC) recommended the move…
Vatican: Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions
The Catholic Church does not have the power to bless same-sex unions, the Vatican office responsible for doctrine has said. It is “impossible” for God to “bless sin”, the Congregation…
Australia: Thousands march against sexual assault
Tens of thousands of people have turned out to marches across Australia, protesting against the sexual abuse and harassment of women in the country. They were spurred by a recent…
Spain: Barcelona ‘over-kills’ Huesca 4-1
Lionel Messi scored twice and made another on the day he equalled Xavi’s record for most Barcelona appearances. Messi was playing for Barca for the 767th time and his curled…
North Korea: Kim Jong-un’s sister warns US not to ’cause a stink’
The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has warned the US not to “cause a stink”, as President Joe Biden prepares to set out his Korean policy. In…
Netherlands: The Dutch suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine
The Netherlands has become the ninth country to suspend use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine over concerns about possible side effects. The World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Medicines…
Italy: Inter beat Torino 2-1
Lautaro Martinez headed a late winner as Inter beat Torino 2-1 to move nine points clear at the top of Serie A. Martinez steered substitute Alexis Sanchez’s cross into the…
Germany: Merkel’s party suffers historic losses in regional polls
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s party has suffered heavy losses in two key regional votes seen as major tests ahead of September’s general election. The centre-right Christian Democrats (CDU) suffered their…
Spain: Pele congratulates Cristiano Ronaldo after hat-trick against Cagliari
Pele congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portugal forward’s hat-trick against Cagliari took him past the Brazilian legend’s tally of goals scored in official matches. Ronaldo netted three times inside the…